Well maintained, two 6 unit Mediterranean buildings built in 1920's, Price is for 1517 and 1519 Walnut. 3 units delivered vacant. Most kitchens and baths updated. Hdwd flrs, many architectural details, upper units have Bay view, parking for 8 cars, lots of storage, sewers recently replaced.
Well maintained, two 6 unit Mediterranean buildings built in 1920's, Price is for 1517 and 1519 Walnut. 3 units delivered vacant. Most kitchens and baths updated. Hdwd flrs, many architectural details, upper units have Bay view, parking for 8 cars, lots of storage, sewers recently replaced.
Well maintained, two 6 unit Mediterranean buildings built in 1920's, Price is for 1517 and 1519 Walnut. 3 units delivered vacant. Most kitchens and baths updated. Hdwd flrs, many architectural details, upper units have Bay view, parking for 8 cars, lots of storage, sewers recently replaced.
SDMLS #301752793
Aug 5, 2016
Sold
$2,131,500
May 17, 2016
Listed
$4,725,000
Public Records
Aug 19, 1985
Sold
$172,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,184 (+10.9%)
$636,720 + $1,475,068
$2,111,788
2024
$33,518 (−10.5%)
$624,240 + $1,446,156
$2,070,396
2023
$37,444 (+1.8%)
$612,000 + $1,417,800
$2,029,800
2022
$36,765 (−0.2%)
$656,178 + $1,671,613
$2,327,791
2021
$36,849 (+5.8%)
$656,178 + $1,671,613
$2,327,791
2020
$34,844 (+4.3%)
$643,314 + $1,638,842
$2,282,156
2019
$33,416 (+1.7%)
$636,720 + $1,622,044
$2,258,764
2018
$32,861 (+3.8%)
$624,240 + $1,590,251
$2,214,491
2017
$31,672 (+254.9%)
$600,000 + $1,528,500
$2,128,500
2016
$8,925 (+1.9%)
$600,000 + $1,528,500
$2,128,500
2015
$8,759 (−1.8%)
$74,017 + $228,613
$302,630
2014
$8,920 (+1.2%)
$71,478 + $220,770
$292,248
2013
$8,813 (+3.4%)
$71,478 + $220,770
$292,248
2012
$8,521 (+2.7%)
$71,155 + $219,773
$290,928
2011
$8,295 (+1.7%)
$69,760 + $215,465
$285,225
2010
$8,157 (−1.0%)
$68,393 + $211,241
$279,634
2009
$8,242 (+7.3%)
$67,882 + $209,663
$277,545
2008
$7,683
$68,043 + $210,162
$278,205
Tax history for 1517 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,184 (+10.9%)
$636,720 + $1,475,068
$2,111,788
2024
$33,518 (−10.5%)
$624,240 + $1,446,156
$2,070,396
2023
$37,444 (+1.8%)
$612,000 + $1,417,800
$2,029,800
2022
$36,765 (−0.2%)
$656,178 + $1,671,613
$2,327,791
2021
$36,849 (+5.8%)
$656,178 + $1,671,613
$2,327,791
2020
$34,844 (+4.3%)
$643,314 + $1,638,842
$2,282,156
2019
$33,416 (+1.7%)
$636,720 + $1,622,044
$2,258,764
2018
$32,861 (+3.8%)
$624,240 + $1,590,251
$2,214,491
2017
$31,672 (+254.9%)
$600,000 + $1,528,500
$2,128,500
2016
$8,925 (+1.9%)
$600,000 + $1,528,500
$2,128,500
2015
$8,759 (−1.8%)
$74,017 + $228,613
$302,630
2014
$8,920 (+1.2%)
$71,478 + $220,770
$292,248
2013
$8,813 (+3.4%)
$71,478 + $220,770
$292,248
2012
$8,521 (+2.7%)
$71,155 + $219,773
$290,928
2011
$8,295 (+1.7%)
$69,760 + $215,465
$285,225
2010
$8,157 (−1.0%)
$68,393 + $211,241
$279,634
2009
$8,242 (+7.3%)
$67,882 + $209,663
$277,545
2008
$7,683
$68,043 + $210,162
$278,205
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
6
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,980 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1918
Sq. Ft.
4,508
Year built
1918
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
059 225902500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 6
Net Operating Income (Actual): $112,664
Tenant Pays: Gas/Propane
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction: Stucco
Building Information
Year Built: 1925
Property Information
Res Income 2-4 Units
Lot Information
# of Acres (Approximate): 0.11
Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 Sq. Ft.
View: Bay, City, Mountains/Hills
Land Information
Topography: Level
Utilities
Water Information
Water Heater Type: Gas
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,508
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,980 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1918
County: Alameda County
APN: 059 225902500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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